Samuel says he doesn’t understand why all these gay men in professional sports are constantly standing up and announcing that they’re gay. Straight people don’t do it, Samuel said:

“Straight people are not announcing they’re straight, so why does everybody have to announce their sexuality or whatever? You know, what they prefer…So that’s just how I see it. That’s my opinion on things. All respect you know, I have nothing but respect for the people whoever decisions they make and whatever, but you know, you don’t have to show it and flaunt it like that. You know what I’m saying, we have kids out here, too.”

Yeah, it’s been a virtual inundation of out-gay men in professional sports lately. First there was Jason Collins. Then there was… oh that’s right, Jason Collins is the first gay man to come out in any of the major professional sports leagues. But even one is too many when you’re a bigot.

I have to hand it to Jason Collins, he’s shown why it’s so difficult for men to come out in professional sports. The field is littered with bigots. There was ESPN sportcaster Chris Broussard who thinks Jason Collins should stop calling himsef a Christian now that he’s gay (because that is why we turn to ESPN sportscasters, for definitive judgments on one’s Christianity).

TMZ reports that Collins also received Twitter death threats following his coming out:

— “Yous a dead f****t talkn on tv Boy.”
— “Listening to Jason Collins describe his gayness as ‘beautiful’ makes me wanna puke. And kill him.”
— “Jason collins comes out the closet! Kill that biiitttchhhh!!!”
— “First jason collins say he gay.. Now he on espn w lipgloss on kill him now !!!”
— “Jason Collins should get the death penalty lol how u a 7 foot gay dude lol the west is crazy smh”

That’s why gay people announce publicly that they’re gay, Asante Samuel. Because of the hate. And if you really cared about the children, you’d care about the gay kid who’s contemplating suicide because of listening to the hatred of so many sports fans who agree with you.

And last time I checked, no straight kid every tried to kill himself because a gay guy came out.

Bonus clip – Jon Stewart on Jason Collins’ coming out:

“All in all it’s a pretty great day for major league sports. At long last, they’ve decided that gay people are fit to be included in their elite club — one that’s already allowed in adulterers, wife-swappers, gamblers, cheaters, rapists, racists and slaughterers of man. Those who’ve abused spouses, drugs, alcohol, family members and animals.”

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So, straight NFL players with their trophy-trash of the day on their arms, covered in bling, are not flaunting their sexuality? If asked whether or not they are straight, would they hem and haw and lie about it? No, they just expect the gay players to do so. F*ck ’em.

I wouldn’t take too much notice of folk whose job description amounts to being hit on the head, hard and repeatedly.

It would have been ok if he had said that it is a pity that anyone has to take any notice. Nobody takes any notice of sportswomen being lesbians which is how it should be. The problem in the NFL was that the bigots had to make an issue of it and say that there was no place in the sport for a gay player.

It doesn’t sound like he is a hater so much as pig ignorant. But pig ignorant is what gives rise to 90% of the bigotry.

Maybe someone should go and have a talk with him. Not that that is likely to be much help, his job description is still ‘being hit on the head’.

ckg1

Or the longer version…”Know your role and SHUT YOUR MOUTH!”

Mr. Samuel, why does it concern you so about Collins’ coming out? I didn’t know announcing that you are gay is “flaunting” it.

bill

Maybe straight people, especially athletes, should leave their eye candy home and refuse to have their pictures taken with their main squeeze all the time. That is flaunting.

In fact that guy has repeatedly flaunted his wife, children and family.

UncleBucky

With his lovely WIFE…. And that’s not flaunting? Happiness for them, but in the meantime, Mr. Asante Samuel, shut your cake hole!

UncleBucky

Message to Asante Samuel: Don’t flaunt YOUR sexuality. Then that makes it easy.

nicho

Straight people don’t announce that they’re straight because people already assume they are. And they see nothing wrong with that. But if you assume that a straight man is gay, many of them would have a stroke.

Straight people have never had to worry about being fired from their jobs, kicked out of their rental properties, or turned away from businesses, because of their sexual orientation. Gay people shouldn’t have to worry about it, either. THAT’S why it matters.

As long as the relationship is not incestuous or violates age of consent laws, Straight people have never been denied the right to marry the person they love. Gay people should have to worry about it, either. THAT’S why it matters.

A Straight couple goes walking along a downtown sidewalk holding hands, and no one gives it a second thought. A Gay couple does the same thing, and it’s perceived as a militant, subversive act. THAT’S why it matters.

A Straight employee puts a framed photo of his wife on his desk, and no one cares. A Gay employee does the same, and he’s accused of being “in your face.” THAT’S why it matters.

Asante Samuel needs to get a clue.

fritzrth

Not to mention the straight sex talk that goes on constantly in highschool and college locker rooms, and in straight bars across the country.

What a silly comment – what a sad attempt at sheilding homophobia. Straight people do not “announce” they are straight because they can openly display their relationship, affection and be proud of who they date and if or when they get married. Homosexuals cannot even get married in the United States – let alone hold hands? Oh the outcry! Collins is a role model to many, I am sure and him “coming out of the closet” encourages others to be proud of who they are and embrace it! Imagine how difficult it would be for you to hide the fact your straight? So not be open about who you really are throughout your life and career. I can’t imagine not telling my parents or friends about my boyfriend…

Russell Lewis

So, this jackass supports a cause for single women who have offended Christian values by going out and getting pregnant, by championing a shelter and cause for them but being gay he finds offensive. This prick sure has his values system out of whack.

rerutled

I’ll say what everyone else is thinking about that picture, since no one else has the courage…

Pasta Bolognese is disgusting. Seriously, if you’re gonna eat ground beef in a tomato sauce, do the work and make a lasagne.

Yeah the bring your kid to work thing is a little much. Where I work if you don’t have a hetero spouse or if you aren’t married you can’t bring your significant other. Really puts the spotlight on you when you are there as a single.

“Straight people are not announcing they’re straight, so why does everybody have to announce their sexuality or whatever? You know, what they prefer…So that’s just how I see it. That’s my opinion on things. All respect you know, I have nothing but respect for the people whoever decisions they make and whatever, but you know, you don’t have to show it and flaunt it like that. You know what I’m saying, we have kids out here, too.”

“So that’s just how I see it.” “…. or whatever!”
I have nothing but respoect…” “…. or whatever….”
“You know what I’m saying….” “… or whatever…”
Wow, what strength in presentation of what you believe in…. or whatever……football-hero-dude.
And the best…
“We have kids out here too,… and I’m their father figure….” “…or whatever…” –or not!
“Know what I’m saying,…” NO! I DON’T!

nicho

Samuel could set an example by not flaunting his race. He should try to act more white. He could start by getting a normal haircut.

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